6 apps and tech innovations that could help you find your dream job

Looking for work can be a stressful experience, and may even end up feeling like a full-time job in itself.

With a global pandemic throwing the nation into a recession, job hunting has become quite a lot harder for many. However, there are a multitude of apps and tech innovations out there designed to help people find not just their next job, but their dream one.

Ready for Business

One such innovation is Ready For Business (R4B), a digital platform created by techentrepreneur and ex Silicon Valley executive, Dave Evans, during lockdown.

The platform specifically helps people from deprived backgrounds come together with business experts who can mentor, motivate and guide them in their chosen career.

Whether it's the music industry, life sciences or manufacturing, R4B aims to provide a vital link between aspiring, talented youngsters and accomplished professionals.

Barclays Life Skills

R4B was also co-founded by Laura Jordan Bambach, who spearheaded Barclays Life Skills.

Barclays Life Skills is a digital source for all things self improvement, offering three main ‘hubs’ to choose from, including the educator hub, the young people's hub and the business hub.

It also has a section for adults, under the title ‘changing worklife’, which provides articles on “skills for the workplace” which are aimed to help you “find tips and guidance” in order to “improve your career prospects.”

It also features a CV builder to help you ensure you are putting your best self